Construction jobs are on the move — but not in one direction.
Between July 2024–July 2025, 31 states (plus D.C.) added construction jobs while 19 states lost them. Big movers:
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Texas: +27,000 jobs
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Ohio: +13,600 jobs
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New Mexico: +14.3% (largest % gain)
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California: -18,200 jobs (largest loss)
Month-to-month tells a similar story: 22 states up, 22 down, 6 flat.
What’s driving the swings? Contractors are caught between shifting tariffs, labor rules, and funding uncertainty. Owners are hitting pause on projects, while labor shortages force sudden slowdowns.
For distributors, that means a market where demand can flip fast — and the ability to pivot with your customers matters more than ever.
📑 See the full state-by-state data here at tED Magazine
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